# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220132260032` · 08/08/2013 · Muskie Proppant LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Wexford Capital LP; Gulfport Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Muskie Proppant LLC
- **Mine:** [4703678](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4703678)
## Narrative

Miner was doing maintenance to replace brushes on a skid steer sweeper attachment. Having removed the attachment from the skid steer, the miner attempted to lift the brush mechanism. The mechanism slipped out of his hands and contacted his left knee resulting a bruised knee.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*